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Assam from two leaves and a bud

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76/100

Assam

Black Tea by two leaves and a bud

From two leaves and a bud:
Assam Tea is famous for its lush flavor and golden color. Rich brown leaves with golden tips yield a distinguished multi-layered “malty” flavor. We have chosen a traditional, orthodox full leaf tea. Full bodied, deep gold in color, Assam tea is the perfect breakfast tea. The oldest tea growing region of Assam in NE India has low, rolling hills creating a great environment for rich tea. Hot days combined with cool nights bring out the fullest flavor.

43 Tasting Notes

chefbonnie
75

when I am in a hurry and use a sachet, this is one of the ones I go for in the morning. I truly enjoy the flavor and give it a thumbs up for a decent hit in the AM. Their Jasmine is lovely as well, but that’s for another post!

Rikpa
75
Rikpa 4 tasting notes

It is described as being “robust and sweet”. Well it is nicely sweet but not at all robust. A bit “thin” and, after my first cup, not necessarily for a weekday morning – perhaps Sunday am. Before ranking, I owe it another cup.

I’ve had this before but…This morning, just moments ago, as I was sipping this tea…I woke up. Woke up to it’s subtle flavor. This is a flavor that I discounted as being too much under my sense radar for an early morning brew. And yet today…WOW…that flavor, that sophisticated flavor wasn’t under MY radar. Rather, I was not aware enough to allow that flavor and bouquet to satisfy. Today…this is very, very good!

Day two of my awakening to TL&B Assam: A very pleasant, quiet sweetness to this very good morning tea! I like it more and more. Perhaps the issue is to “slow down and taste…” :)

This is a tad sweet. It lacks a boldness that I would want in a first cup in the morning. I have been comparing this with Mighty Leaf Organic Breakfast for about a week and ML continues to come out on top b/c of its bold rich character. o well…I will continue the experiment.

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silvey
75
silvey 10 tasting notes

This may become my staple breakfast tea. Malty aroma, complex. Brews nice from te sachet. May try to order some loose to have on hand though…

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